Analyzing Policy Formulation and Implementation: The Case of Ethiopian National Youth Policy

Abstract

This article aims to critically analyze policy formulation and implementation of Ethiopian Youth policy. A qualitative approach was employed to collect and analyze the data needed to address the aforementioned objectives. Accordingly, the study has employed document analysis to analyze policy formulation process. Besides, key informant interviews were held with two officers working at Central Gondar zonal office to analyze policy implementation. Accordingly, the study has found the policy document as professionally designed. However, the study shows some hitch in formulating the policy such as; while stating vision and goal of the policy, the policy document fails to include reference of time parameter as to when to achieve the stated goal of the policy. Moreover, the study found the policy document ignoring to discuss the importance and inclusion of youth participation in decision making process of the policy implementation. Furthermore, the policy implementation analysis focuses on themes like enabling legislation and regulations, organizational structure, organizational process, and program performance.

Keywords: Ethiopian Youth Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy Formulation, and Policy Implementation.

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/11-3-01

Publication date: April 30^th 2021